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Jarl Balgruuf the Greater

Jarl Balgruuf the Greater is the Jarl of Whiterun and makes his home in Dragonsreach at the center of the Cloud District of the city. He is likely the first Jarl you will meet if you fallow the main quest into the game. Diverting will allow you to meet others, but his quests are centered towards the beginning of the game and then towards the Civil War Quests. Becoming Thane of Whiterun will allow you to speak to his steward to purchase a house within Whiterun